Protein Requirements

Human Nutrition 3(3+0)
Lesson 18 : Proteins

Protein Requirements

The daily protein requirements of Indians of various age groups as recommended by the Nutrition Expert Group ICMR are as follows:

Table: RDA for proteins for different age groups

Group

Particulars

Protein (gm)

Infants

Children

0 to 6 months
7 to 12 months
1 to 12 Years

2.0 g/kg
1.7 g/kg
22-42 g

Adolescents

Boys (13 to 18 Years)
Girls (13 to 18 Years)

51-53 g
43-44 g

Adult Man

Normal

55 g

Woman

Normal
Pregnant Woman
Lactating Woman

45 g
59 g
70 g

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